On the design of a recumbent bicycle with a perspective on handling qualities

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On the design of a recumbent bicycle with a perspective on handling qualities

Conference Paper (2012)

Author(s)

A. L. Schwab (TU Delft - Mechanical Engineering)

J. D.G. Kooijman (TU Delft - Mechanical Engineering)

J. Nieuwendijk (Otto Bock Healthcare Products GmbH)

Research Group

Biomechatronics & Human-Machine Control

DOI related publication

https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70391 Final published version

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Publication Year

2012

Language

English

Research Group

Biomechatronics & Human-Machine Control

Volume number

6

Pages (from-to)

303-308

ISBN (print)

978-0-7918-4505-9

Event

ASME 2012 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, IDETC/CIE 2012 (2012-08-12 - 2012-08-12), Chicago, IL, United States

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Abstract

A novel approach to bicycle design for handling qualities is presented. The design method is introduced through a case study in which a new front-wheel drive recumbent bicycle is developed. Since there exists no proper definition nor assessment for bicycle handling qualities, design process is based on comparing the uncontrolled dynamics of the new concepts to an existing design, known to handle well. A prototype was built and road test were conducted to compare the handling before being taken into production. The new design shows comparable handling.